2024 Commencement Rain Ticket Pick-Up
April 22-24, 2024 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Pouch Club Lobby
Graduating seniors must bring their AC ID to secure their 4 allotted tickets.
While it is exceedingly rare for Commencement to be moved indoors due to weather, Austin College does have a plan in place for an indoor ceremony. If weather forces us inside, seating becomes limited. In preparation for that remote possibility, each Austin College graduate is allotted four rain tickets to the indoor Commencement ceremony. Tickets are required only in that instance. For the planned outdoor commencement ceremony, no tickets are required and the number of guests per graduate is not limited.
Below are a few common questions surrounding rain tickets. If you have more specific questions, please direct them to alumni@austincollege.edu. Updates will be posted to the Commencement webpage.
What are rain tickets?
If the decision is made to move the ceremony indoors, a communication will go out by 6 a.m. that Saturday morning. All guests will then be required to present their ticket for admittance. Livestream viewing areas will be available on campus for any additional guests beyond the four who have tickets for the main stage.
Can a friend pick up my tickets?
No, all tickets must be signed for by the graduate. If you graduated early or have already moved off-campus and cannot pick up your tickets in person, please contact our office at 903.813.2419 or klucchese@austincollege.edu.
What if I lose my tickets?
Tickets that are lost or destroyed for any reason WILL NOT BE REPLACED. Keep them safe and secure!
Can I get additional tickets?
Due to space limitations, the College can only distribute four tickets to each graduate. Our recommendation is to ask other classmates if they have spare tickets. The College will honor any guest who has an official ticket. As a reminder, Commencement will be livestreamed in it’s entirety for online viewing, and simulcast in designated areas on campus for additional guests.
Where can I view the ceremony if I don’t have a ticket?
Commencement exercises will be simulcast at several locations on campus, as well as livestreamed online. View the campus map here.
- Wright Campus Center, Pouch Club
- Ida Green Communication Center, Sally & Jim Nation Theatre
- Wynne Chapel, Clifford J. Grum Sanctuary